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Add 42/75 and 56/36

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

42/75 + 56/36 is 476/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   42/75 = 42 × 12/75 × 12 = 504/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/900 + 1400/900 = 504 + 1400/900 = 1904/900
5. 1904/900 simplified gives 476/225
6. So, 42/75 + 56/36 = 476/225
   In mixed form: 226/225

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